Field Trips
Fan that spark of curiosity into a passion for learning!
Students and teachers alike will get hands-on with science and ask, “I wonder why?” when they explore the engaging exhibits in ExplorationWorks!
Our staff scientists and educators weave the Montana and Next Generation Science Standards into our lessons and exhibits, making this field trip experience an extension of classroom learning. Come explore with us!
Please see below for our online field trip booking form. Please note that we require field trips to be booked a minimum of 14 days in advance. Our field trips require a minimum of 10 students.
Field Trip Options
TOUR EXPERIENCE: $5/STUDENT
Our basic field trip starts with a welcome and orientation from our Educator, then students are free to explore our interactive exhibits guided by chaperones and their own curiosity. All field trips require one adult chaperone per 5 students.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE: $10/STUDENT
Looking for an interactive, hands-on activity for your students? In our premium field trip experience, our educators lead students in an experiment that engages their minds and senses! Following the lab experience, students are free to explore the exhibits. All field trips require one adult chaperone per 5 students.
Group Rates
Looking to book a non-school group of 10 or more people? Click here to learn more.
Field Trip FAQs
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Field trips are available all year round at ExplorationWorks, however, the winter months are typically less busy.
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ExplorationWorks memberships, complimentary passes, and/or coupons are not valid for field trip visits.
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Payment is due upon arrival. We accept cash, checks, credit cards.
There are limited stipends available for Helena area schools to help with the cost of travel for a field trip. Apply here!
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Field trips are 90 minutes in length.
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Book your field trip using the handy-dandy online form below!
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The times that we offer field trips are limited based on museum and classroom availability. However, depending on the date and time, some flexibility in scheduling might be available. Please contact Programs Director, Sara Feilzer, at saraf@explorationworks.org to ask about your options.
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For any and all questions regarding field trips, please contact Sara Feilzer, Programs Director, at saraf@explorawtionworks.org or 406.603.4128
Visitor Information
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Chaperones are an important key to the success of your field trip! Please see our Chaperone Responsibilities card for more information.
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15-50 students, for groups of 40+ we require the Laboratory Experience.
Please note that we require a minimum number of 10 students for field trips.
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One adult per 5 children is required. Chaperones do not need to pay.
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Yes, but they will need to be paid for separately.
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ExplorationWorks has an elevator for guest use, and we are happy to work with you to create any other reasonable accommodations you may need.
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Anyone! We're excited to welcome students from the local school community, home school groups, and other organizations.
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What should we expect when we arrive for our field trip? When you arrive at ExplorationWorks, your group will be greeted by one of our educators who will go over the rules and expectations. If you booked a demonstration or laboratory experience, the educator will help you divide your group (if your group is larger than 15 students) and begin the demonstration or experiment with one group while the other group explores the museum. Groups will then switch, giving all students the chance to have the demonstration or laboratory experience and explore the museum.
Where can we put our coats and other personal items? ExplorationWorks has a coat rack for jackets etc. Please leave other items on the bus.
Where should our bus driver park? Bus parking is available on Front Street, or you can park at Centennial Park and cross under Lyndale using the tunnel.
Can we bring lunch? Unfortunately, ExplorationWorks does not have an area to accommodate groups for lunch. If there is good weather, please feel free to use the picnic tables and grass in the courtyard.